chinese americans

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chinese americans

Angelfish

2001
Robin, a young ballet dancer who is half Chinese and half white, works in a fish store for Mr. Tsow, a brusque Chinese who accuses her of being a half-person and who harbors a bitter secret.

Michelle Kwan

2003
Discusses the personal life and figure skating career of the young Chinese American who has won numerous awards at the U.S. Nationals, World Championships, and the Olympics.

I.M. Pei, designer of dreams

1993
Briefly discusses the family background, education, and work of the Chinese American architect known for his creations in glass and concrete.

Michael Chang

tennis champion
1992
A biography of the Chinese American tennis player who, in 1989, became the youngest man to win the prestigious French Open tournament.

Thief of hearts

1995
When Stacy is paired with a Chinese girl at school who is accused of theft, she must come to terms with her own Chinese and American heritage.

Angel Island

2006
Presents a history of Angel Island on San Francisco Bay where many Asian immigrants were processed before entering the United States, and describes the various reason why those such as the Chinese desired to come to America.

The Chinese Americans

2003
Examines the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes immigration figures, a list of famous Chinese immigrants, and other reference tools.

Chinese New Year

2008
Explains the history of Chinese New Year and describes how it is celebrated.

The jade dragon

2008
A Chinese American girl torn between her family's traditional values and the more modern ones in her second grade classroom learns that friendship cannot be bought.

The magic paintbrush

2003
A magic paintbrush transports Steve and his elderly caretakers from their drab apartment in Chinatown to a world of adventures.

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